The holistic education is what Lucton School Chongqing has always been committed to. As the Deputy Head - Academic of Lucton School Chongqing, Ms. Elaine Shi will give us an insight into Lucton School Chongqing's unique teaching philosophy and the miracles it creates between teaching and learning.

Located in Chongqing Tieshanping National Forest Park, Lucton School Chongqing combines high-quality educational resources with an ideal environment for schooling. Teachers and students begin their day of teaching and learning in a quiet campus where there is no disturbance.

Lucton School Chongqing's international curriculum is rooted from Lucton School UK and Lucton School Shanghai. It is divided into three main stages, Pre-IGCSE, IGCSE and A-Level, with compulsory and elective subjects at each stage. Chinese and English are compulsory at all stages. Language learning is the foundation for all other subjects and “Chinese Heart” is part of our philosophy. Global Perspectives, Public Speaking and English Reading are compulsory at Pre-IGCSE and IGCSE levels. These subjects will help students broaden their horizons, become more confident and proactive, and develop a habit of reading consistently. Based on their interests, university majors and the advice of University Guidance Counsellors, students can choose four elective subjects. Depending on the subjects chosen, IGCSE and A-Level students take international examinations organised by Oxford AQA, Pearson Edexcel or Cambridge Assessment and Public Speaking tests organised by LAMDA.

Non-graded System and Stratified Teaching
Students attend classes in different subject classrooms, such as Physics, Chemistry and Biology laboratories, while ICT, Computer Science, Art & Design and Vocal classes are taught in separate classrooms. English classes are stratified according to the results of the English Test, Aptis for Teens, while other subjects such as Mathematics, Chinese and Chemistry are stratified according to student learning situation and teachers' evaluation to maximise teaching and learning efficiency.

An Immersive English Environment
Lucton School Chongqing's Academic Department has an average of over 10 years of teaching experience and creates an immersive English environment with students. In addition to the two international teachers, the English Department also has four Chinese English teachers, who help students at different levels, provide bilingual support, strengthen students' English foundation, and provide students with the most suitable learning plan.

Mentorship Programme
Mentors are not only able to tutor students during lessons but also provide academic support during Prep. During Prep, they answer questions from students and provide extra tutoring for students of different year groups based on feedback from the teachers. This programme is beneficial for drop-in students and those who need improvement in their studies.

In Co-operation with Universities
In July 2023, Lucton School Chongqing joined hands with the College of International Studies of Southwest University (SWU) to establish Teaching Internship Base. There are also two professors' studios, providing students with competition coaching and courses on creative programming and intelligent design. In addition, we have actively cooperated with the International Education Teachers School of Changchun Normal University to offer bilingual teacher internship opportunities to cultivate professional teachers.

Co-curricular Activities and Subject Competitions
In order to enrich the curriculum and allow students to have a more comprehensive development, abundant Co-curricular Activities are offered every term, including handicrafts, football, swimming, programming, frisbee, skateboarding etc., which students can choose according to their own preferences. In terms of Subject Competitions, tutoring is also provided in English, Chinese, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, etc. Students can choose different subjects to participate in the competitions with the guidance of University Guidance Counsellors, thus enhancing their academic background for university applications.

MyOn Reading Programme
MyOn serves as Lucton's online library, where students can select English novels, essays, poems, etc. from a list of recommended books based on their interests and preferences. Students are required to complete at least two hours of online MyOn reading each week, and are rewarded with the "English Star of the Week" and "Reading Star of the Month" during assemblies.

English and IELTS Tutoring
A solid foundation in English is a prerequisite for learning other subjects. ESL is integrated into the teaching and learning process of various subjects. During the time for students to strengthen their English, the lower grades focus on improving their English fundamentals, and the upper grades focus on IELTS exam skills. The University Guidance Counsellors also communicate with students every week to clarify the direction of their future studies.

Elite Sports and Lucton Sports
Lucton School Chongqing attaches great importance to students' physical exercise. A healthy body is necessary for learning and life. The Elite Sports we currently offer are Equestrianism, Skiing and Golf. Besides, there are Lucton Sports including swimming, basketball, tennis, badminton, table tennis, yoga, fitness, cross-country running, hiking, skateboarding, etc.

Continuous Professional Development (CPD)
Every Tuesday afternoon is a time for the Academic Department to conduct Continuous Professional Development (CPD). How to set long and short-term goals for teaching, sharing experiences in controlling students' classroom discipline, notes on correcting examination papers, analysing difficult answers in examination questions, how students take good notes, invigilator training, etc., are all the topics of CPD. During implementation, adjustments will be made in stages according to the problems identified in actual teaching. We will conduct peer training, conduct random and formal classroom assessments, and share good practices to meet core teaching standards.

UCL IOE Early Career Framework (ECF)
University College London (UCL) Institute of Education (IOE)'s Early Career Framework (ECF), which is widely used in secondary schools in the UK, aims to strengthen the training of new teachers, enhance their teaching and learning abilities, and adapt to schools as soon as possible. In the context of World Educator Learning Community (WELC)'s collaboration with UCL and its efforts to help bilingual teachers' professional development in China, our teachers continue to improve themselves. Lucton has always been committed to building a team of bilingual teachers with an international perspective and ability.

Academic Assessment and Reflection
At Lucton School Chongqing, mid-term and end-of-term exams are set in accordance with international examination standards, followed by teachers' reflection and planning, and students' goal-setting. The exams are an opportunity for students to test their learning; for teachers to adjust teaching plans and improve efficiency; and for the Academic Department to make adjustments to timetables, personalised planning. Tests and feedback in each academic year also provide a strong basis for adjustments and reforms in teaching and learning at Lucton School Chongqing.

Home-School Communication
Every parent is part of the Lucton community and we value any feedback from parents. At parent-teacher conferences, parents meet with the teachers and enter the classrooms to experience the classes. Besides, tutors and boarding staff also take care of students' learning and boarding life and communicate with parents regularly.

Oxford AQA IPQ Programme
AQA IPQ is a research-based learning project in the A-Level curriculum and does not require exams. It aims to cultivate students' ability to think independently, and to prepare students for research studies at university in advance. The programme is recognised by UCAS and contributes to prestigious university applications. Lucton School Chongqing has a dedicated IPQ Co-ordinator and Project Tutor who follows up with students on their research-based projects on a weekly basis.

Lucton Honours Programme
Lucton Honours Programme is designed to provide training for academically outstanding students in Year 12 and 13 to achieve their goal of gaining entry to the world's top universities such as University of Oxford and University of Cambridge. Specialised training is provided through Academic Development Guidance Course, Intercultural Communication Skills Course, and Oxbridge Interview Coaching. All mentors are professors or graduates of University of Oxford, University of Cambridge, Imperial College London or University College London, and have rich experience.

Teaching and learning at Lucton School Chongqing is a systematic process of educational practice, not only exploring students' strengths, but also providing students with personalised plans, to achieve the unity of teaching and learning. In addition to the excellent teaching, strict but warm moral education, abundant co-curricular activities, professional university guidance services, etc. interpret the holistic education philosophy of Lucton School Chongqing, so as to celebrate the unique talents of every individual.